An international research organisation, with longstanding expertise and diverse work in the field of education, is interested in hiring an experienced and purpose driven People & Culture Manager who will lead and coordinate its internal HR function.
This is a leadership role ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a human-centered mindset to strengthen and sustain our people’s experience and culture.
Job Description
People & Culture Strategy:
- Translate the organization’s people and culture vision into clear systems, processes, and practices.
- Coordinate the delivery of HR strategy, policy, and compliance across all units.
- Contribute to the organisation’s strategic planning for HR priorities such as performance, reward, recognition, employee wellbeing, and internal learning.
People Experience & Internal Communication:
- Oversee the seamless execution of all core people-related processes, including recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management, mentoring, learning, and offboarding.
- Provide guidance on employment law, HR compliance, GDPR, and ethical practices.
- Maintain updated job descriptions and job ads aligned with our banding and competency frameworks.
- Contribute to skills audits, career development pathways, and job banding.
- Supervise the preparation and quality of HR documentation (contracts, offer letters, certifications).
- Oversee training coordination and support internal L&D implementation.
- Lead the implementation of recognition programs and wellbeing schemes.
- Ensure the drafting, reviewing, and updating of HR policies takes place as needed, to reflect legal requirements and organizational culture.
- Lead planning and coordination of HR communications and activities across departments.
- Coordinate effective communication of HR policies and ensure practical adoption across teams.
- Propose and support initiatives that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and internal alignment with our values.
HR Systems, Metrics & Analytics:
- Track, analyze, and report on HR data and employee insights to drive data-informed decision-making.
- Manage and optimize HR systems (e.g., PeopleHR, Knack) for operational efficiency and employee experience.
- Design and maintain dashboards to track workforce insights, engagement, and performance trends.
- Support continuous improvement of HR systems, AI use and digital tools to drive efficiency and transparency.
Strategic People & Culture Projects:
- Enhance the performance management and feedback culture.
- Develop inclusive reward and recognition frameworks.
- Shape a future-ready learning & upskilling strategy.
- Support leadership development.
- Strengthen internal communication and cross-departmental collaboration to foster a culture of clarity, accountability, and belonging.
- Design and deliver employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives that reflect our values.
Team Collaboration, Coaching & Support
- Mentor and support the HR Team.
- Coordinate closely with the Director of People, Culture & Happiness for strategic initiatives and policy development.
- Act as a trusted advisor to team leads and senior management, providing guidance on performance, team growth, and feedback.
- Champion a culture of continuous development and recognition.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated leadership in both strategic and operational capacities
- Proven experience in people systems, HR strategy, learning & development, reward and recognition, and employee engagement
- Track record of success in performance and talent management processes
- Exposure to or involvement in DEI, wellbeing, reward frameworks, and culture-building initiatives (considered an asset)
- Strong familiarity with HR information and applicant tracking systems, digital tools, and data-informed HR practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities across multiple stakeholders
- A proactive mindset with emotional intelligence and discretion
- Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken
- A strong sense of team spirit, collaboration, and work ethics
- Analytical thinking with the ability to generate creative, people-first solutions
- Resilience and adaptability in fast-changing environments, with a continuous learning attitude
Benefits
- Access to Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
- 13th salary
- Provident Fund
- Lifelong learning (individual training budget), access to an internal knowledge sharing platform
- Challenging and rewarding work with an impact on society
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave
- Generous annual and wellbeing leave
- Hybrid & flexible work options
- Travel opportunities
